“Providing clean, reliable power is a key component to successful entrepreneurship in
California,” said Nick Bozick, president of Richard Bagdasarian, Inc. “Adding solar energy to our
sustainability matrix, which also includes using tier 4 tractors in the field and packing our
product in reusable containers as it goes to market, reflects our ultimate goal of responsibly
lowering our carbon footprint.”

Supervisor John J. Benoit lauded the project, which generates renewable energy to meet the
on-site power needs of refrigeration systems and other operations at the packinghouse. Benoit noted
that adoption of distributed generation systems by commercial energy users will help California
meet its renewable energy goals.

The new, environmentally-friendly system will generate electricity for the Bagdasarian plant
with no air emissions, no waste production and no water use. The system will displace 540 metric
tons of carbon dioxide annually, the equivalent of taking 112 cars burning 60,272 gallons of gas
off the road in one year or the annual consumption of electricity for 80 homes.

The company is also looking to incorporate solar in several field pumping stations and other
packing facilities in a continuing effort to sustain its long-term social responsibility.

Richard Bagdasarian, Inc. is a 60-year-old agricultural firm in Mecca that grows, ships and
markets grapes, citrus and vegetables. For more information on Richard Bagdasarian, Inc., visit
www.mrgrape.com.